Comparison of Cardiovascular Pathology in Animal Models of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Recommendations Regarding Standardization of Research Methods

Kathleen Gabrielson, Stephanie Myers, Jena Yi, Edward Gabrielson, Isabel A. Jimenez

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Abstract

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged as the viral pathogen that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic that began in late 2019. Because SARS-CoV-2 primarily causes a respiratory disease, much research conducted to date has focused on the respiratory system. However, SARS-CoV-2 infection also affects other organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. In this critical analysis of published data, we evaluate the evidence of cardiovascular pathology in human patients and animals. Overall, we find that the presence or absence of cardiovascular pathology is reported infrequently in both human autopsy studies and animal models of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Moreover, in those studies that have reported cardiovascular pathology, we identified issues in their design and execution that reduce confidence in the conclusions regarding SARS-CoV-2 infection as a cause of significant cardiovascular pathology. Throughout this overview, we expand on these limitations and provide recommendations to ensure a high level of scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-71
Number of pages14
JournalComparative Medicine
Volume73
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1 2023

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